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Black metal drive tray with tool-less latch for 2.5 inch SAS SATA drives

ICY DOCK

ICY DOCK ExpressTray MB324TP-B 2.5" SAS SATA Drive Tray

SKU CH-1879-2MA3E

Spare hot-swap tray fits the MB324SP-B cage for tool-less 2.5-inch SAS SATA drive installation

  • Product typeRack
  • Tool-less drive installation speeds up swaps
  • Compatible with ExpressCage MB324SP-B 4-bay hot-swap cage
  • Fits 2.5" SAS and SATA drives in a 5.25" bay
  • Rack-mountable server system design
  • New condition, first listed by manufacturer in 2024

Compatible 2.5" SAS SATA Drive Tray

The ICY DOCK ExpressTray MB324TP-B is a spare or replacement caddy designed for the ExpressCage MB324SP-B hot-swap cage. It accepts a single 2.5-inch SAS or SATA hard drive or solid-state drive and installs without tools. The tray fits the 5.25-inch front bay form factor used by the host cage. It is sold new and ready for immediate deployment in compatible server chassis.

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This tray is intended for system builders and IT staff who already operate the four-bay ExpressCage and need additional or spare carriers. It is not for buyers who lack the ExpressCage MB324SP-B, require support for interfaces other than SAS or SATA, or need a different drive form factor such as 3.5-inch. Without the host cage the tray cannot function as a hot-swap module.

Tool-less drive installation design

The defining specification is the tool-free mechanism that secures a 2.5-inch SAS or SATA drive inside the tray. This feature determines whether the part matches the maintenance workflow of the ExpressCage MB324SP-B. If your cage uses a different locking method or bay spacing, this tray will not be compatible.

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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Will the 2.5" ExpressTray MB324TP-B fit in a standard 5.25" front bay?

Yes, the tray is built for the ExpressCage MB324SP-B which mounts in a single 5.25" bay and holds up to four 2.5" SAS or SATA drives.

How do I install a drive without tools, and what step is often missed?

Slide the 2.5" drive into the tray until the connector seats, then close the latch; the step often missed is pressing the latch fully until it clicks to lock the drive for hot-swap operation.

What part would need replacement if the hot-swap latch stops locking after heavy use?

The tool-less latch mechanism on the ExpressTray MB324TP-B itself would need replacement; the cage and backplane remain unaffected.

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